For all but a select few sports fans, much of the news surrounding teams and players is far from good. Losses, injuries, playoff eliminations, suspensions, last-place fantasy football punishments, you name it.

So, we decided to put together something that can bring a smile to every sports fan’s face: Yahoo Sports’ #FeelGoodFriday Sports News!

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Tarik Cohen, Bears teammates and more NFL stars play Fortnite with veterans

It’s the NFL’s #SaluteToService week ahead of Veterans Day on Sunday. Teams and players around the league are doing their part to show appreciation for the men and women who have served their country.

Sometimes, that just means hanging out together as new friends and having a fun kickback.

Bears RB Tarik Cohen is nicknamed “The Human Joystick” because of his on-field explosiveness, but also because of his love for video games.

The self-proclaimed best Fortnite player in the NFL, along with teammates CB Bryce Callahan and OL James Daniels, teamed up with vets to play the massively popular battle game.

Matthews worked side by side with Air Force reserve soldiers from the 301st Fighter Wing based in nearby Forth Worth to pack 1,000 meals for those in need. The event was made possible by Hoops for Troops, a collaboration between the NBA and military as well as veterans organizations.

Mother at Falcons’ Moms Football Academy makes sweet one-handed catch

To toss you into your weekend, check out this filthy one-handed grab an attendee made at the Atlanta Falcons’ Moms Football Academy, which the team holds for mothers of young football players so they can learn about rules and safety. No defensive back is safe with this receiver out there, though.